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AI used in bank hacks prompts South Korea cybersecurity response

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AI-powered cyberattacks breach seven South Korean banks, exposing 65,000 records

Seven South Korean financial institutions were breached in late September 2026 using an open-source autonomous hacking tool called ARTEX AI, exposing approximately 65,000 records through credential stuffing attacks. President Lee Jae-myung ordered an immediate investigation and emergency security checks across the financial sector.

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AI-powered cyberattacks breach seven South Korean banks, exposing 65,000 records
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